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October 3, 2013

Illinois Calendar of Events – October 4th, 2013

Banquets/Fundraisers Oct. 5: Alexander County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Alexander, Pulaski Sportsmans Club. For more info call Susan Bigham, 618-776-5882. Oct. 12: Cache River Limbhangers NWTF Banquet, Shawnee Community College. For more info call Dutch Penrod, 618-657-2250. Oct. 12: Southern Illinois Rack Attack Banquet, 5 p.m., St. John’s Catholic School. For more info call Dusty Kolweier, 618-520-9592. Oct. […]

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Central Illinois Fishing Report – October 4th, 2013

Spring Lake: Catfish are biting on bluegills and shad. Bass being caught on spinnerbaits. Crappies biting on minnows and jigs at the south end bays. Lake Bloomington: Catfish biting good on dipbaits, doughs and crawlers. Crappies biting on minnows in 15-18 feet of water. Drifting jigs is working best for these suspended fish. Lake Shelbyville:

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Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – October 4th, 2013

ASHLAND AREA Bear hunting continues to be slow despite adequate populations. Bowhunters are seeing some increased activity with cooler weather. Local lakes have been giving up some panfish. Angler’s All, (715) 682-5754. River Rock, (715) 682-3232. CHIPPEWA FALLS / EAU CLAIRE / MENOMONIE AREA Acorns are falling and deer hunters are having success by hunting

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